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Restless legs
I have had leg pain since I was younger and as I get older I noticed it increasing. My pain level is at a ten when my legs hurt. It goes from my hip to my toes. The symptoms I have lead me to believe it's restless leg syndrome. It's mainly at night or when I sit down and watch tv. They constantly have to move and hurt. I take ibuprofen on a daily
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Dr. Manoj Kumar Khemani
Orthopedist
22 yrs exp
Kolkata
Get your vitamin B12 and D3 and calcium levels tested. Low vitamin B12 can be a cause of this pain.
Restless leg syndrome is usually not painful and should not occur when you are awake.
Excessive intake of ibuprofen can be extremely dangerous for health.
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You can visit your nearest Orthopedics doctor to diagnose your condition.
Health Tips
Drinking lemon water with salt at night helps to reduce the symptoms.
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